How to Sew String Bikini Bottoms with Side Ties
String bikini bottoms are a real basic when it comes to your swimwear collection. You can mix and match it with just about any bikini top. And it's also a [...]
How to Use Fold Over Elastic
Fold over elastic (FOE) is one of my favorite finishes. It's fast, simple, and results in a gorgeous finish. I love using FOE to finish the raw edges on delicate [...]
Experimenting with Natural Dyes: Hibiscus Flowers and Onion Skins
Today's post is a little bit different than my usual. I recently got the urge to try some natural dyeing. It's definitely something that seems right up my alley! I [...]
How to Sew Straps for Swimwear: Two Methods
Straps are everywhere in swimwear. There are so many ways to incorporate straps into your swimsuit designs. So today I wanted to show you my two favorite methods of sewing [...]
DIY Bandeau: How to Draft and Sew a Simple Bandeau Top
Today we're going to be doing a little pattern drafting together! I'm going to show you how to use your measurements to draft a pattern for a simple bandeau top. [...]
How to Sew a Partial Band Bra
Today is the second tutorial in a two-tutorial series featuring my recent bra-making adventure. In the first post I showed you how to make a well-fitting bra pattern from a [...]
How to Make a Bra Pattern from a Bra You Already Own
Have you ever wondered about making your own bras? It sounds super complicated and scary... especially fitting the pattern. But what if I told you that you could make a [...]
DIY Cropped Hoodie with Pocket
Today I have another refashion project for you! Hoodies are one of the most common clothing items in most thrift stores... which makes them perfect for refashioning. Other reasons they're [...]
Alter a Regular Bikini Bottoms Pattern to Make String Bikini Bottoms
Recently I wanted to make a string bikini bottom. But I really didn't want to go buy another pattern... so I just traced off a regular bikini bottoms pattern I [...]
How to Lengthen or Shorten a One Piece Swimsuit Pattern
One of the most common problems people have with one piece swimsuits, whether buying or making a swimsuit, is the length of the body! If you have a long torso, [...]